There are 4 ways to get from Birr to Waterford by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Birr to Portlaoise JFL Avebus 823
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Waterford Bus Stnbus 73
4h 42m€29–38Drive 129 km
cheapest- Drive from Birr to Waterfordcar 129 km
1h 37m€22–32Train
- Take the train from Tullamore to Kildaretrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Kildare to Waterfordtrain Re / ...
4h 51m€24–32Bus via Dublin
- Take the bus from Birr to Parkgate Stbus 845 / ...
- Take the bus from Heuston Station to Waterford Bus Stnbus 736 / ...
5h 22m€22–30
Birr to Waterford by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Birr to Waterford is to bus via Dublin which costs €21 - €30 and takes 5h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Birr to Waterford is to drive which takes 1h 37m and costs €21 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Birr to Waterford. However, there are services departing from Birr and arriving at Waterford Bus Stn via Portlaoise JFL Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Birr to Waterford. However, there are services departing from Tullamore and arriving at Waterford via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.
The distance between Birr and Waterford is 184 km. The road distance is 129 km.
The best way to get from Birr to Waterford without a car is to bus which takes 4h 42m and costs €28 - €40.
It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Birr to Waterford, including transfers.
Birr to Waterford bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Laois Offaly, depart from Birr station.
Birr to Waterford train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Tullamore station.
The best way to get from Birr to Waterford is to bus which takes 4h 42m and costs €28 - €40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €23 - €35 and takes 4h 51m.
What companies run services between Birr, Ireland and Waterford, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Birr to Waterford Bus Stn via Portlaoise JFL Ave in around 4h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Birr to Waterford via Spollanstown, Tullamore, and Kildare in around 4h 51m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Tullamore to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €5–7
Train from Kildare to Waterford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €12–17
- Phone
- +353-57-8692168
- [email protected]
- Website
- locallinklaoisoffaly.ie
Bus from Birr to Portlaoise JFL Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://locallinklaoisoffaly.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Waterford Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €22–30
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €22–30
- Phone
- +353 57 912 0124
- [email protected]
- Website
- kearnstransport.com
Bus from Birr to Parkgate St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–12
- Website
- https://kearnstransport.com/
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Heuston Station to Waterford Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Birr to Waterford bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Laois Offaly, arrive at Portlaoise JFL Ave station.
Birr to Waterford train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Birr to Waterford is 129 km. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Birr to Waterford.
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